Life Coaching Testimonials

I feel that I have grown immeasurably during these past years of coaching

I feel that I have grown immeasurably during these past years of coaching — I have stretched and I have moved into directions, developing new confidence and self assurance — because of your listening ear and insights.

I have deeply appreciated knowing you, appreciating and anticipating each Wednesday morning session. Without these times, I would have stumbled many times. I say ‘thank you,’ even though these two little words sound so very small and insignificant. They hardly express the depth of my thankfulness and gratitude for the leadership you have gifted me.

— H.M., Administrator

First of all, your TV appearance was excellent!!

First of all, your TV appearance was excellent!! You were calm, inviting, kind, interesting, informational, natural, conversational – pretty much everything I would like to convey – I give you 5 stars!!

— H.H., Therapist

Wow! I felt like you were right there in my living room

Hi Donna… I loved your TV show! You were so relaxed and natural..a true professional. Your conversation with the host was as casual as any conversation that I have ever had with you, only you did it on camera. Wow! I felt like you were right there in my living room!

— B.C., HR Manager

Donna is also a talented speaker and workshop facilitator

Donna is a talented, warm, creative coach who is dedicated to her clients. She helps her clients live lives that are fulfilling and meaningful. She has a true passion for coaching that is evidenced by the wonderful work she and her clients do together. Donna is also a talented speaker and workshop facilitator who engages well with her audience. She is capable of speaking on a variety of different topics. She sparks enthusiastic participation through creative teaching methods.

Donna has helped me to bring balance to my life

Donna is an amazing life coach

Donna is an amazing life coach. I have worked with her for the past three years and she has always been a great resource. We were able to get to work quickly and start producing results immediately. She is very intuitive and efficient. The work that we did together has given me a great foundation for having more happiness in my life and in my career.

Donna’s coaching works miracles!

Donna is an amazing coach and came into my life when I needed her the most. She is a positive force of nature who helped get me back on track both personally and professionally. Working with Donna is helping me re-discover my passion and purpose in life. She produces great results in a very short period of time and keeps me accountable for the success I choose to create. Donna’s serene demeanor and kind, calming presence is a welcome relief in this chaotic world we show up to every day. Coaching works but more importantly, Donna’s coaching works miracles!

Donna is one of the most positive, affirming person.

Donna is one of the most positive, affirming people that I have ever met. Working with her, has helped me find the best in myself. She has helped me to look at the smallest things in life, with a positive and grateful viewpoint. In the 6 months that I have worked with her, my sales have increased by about 40% and I am much, much happier.

I was introduced to Donna Schilder because of her known success working with senior clients

I was introduced to Donna Schilder because of her known success working with senior clients who needed to find new purpose in their lives and for the benefit of their adult children whose lives may have become overshadowed by caregiving issues. She has contributed a new dimension to the support services I can offer to clients. In addition, I have used Donna as a business coach for my sole practice. She has pushed me into opportunities with techniques which were previously uncomfortable for me. Her guidance has been empowering. Donna’s optimistic personality is infectious.

Donna is a knowledgeable and ethical professional

Donna is a knowledgeable and ethical professional to whom I have referred friends. She has many life experiences that inform her work with other professionals from varied backgrounds. And, she’s fun to work with!

Thank you so much for all the help…

Thank you so much for all the help you’ve given me. I’m glad to have you as a guide and a resource.

— R. L., Marketing Analyst

Thank you for all the support, feedback…

Thank you for all the support, feedback, encouragement, help, understanding, and information you’ve provided me over the last couple of years. Your support and advice have been most helpful to me.

— K.K., Engineering Manager

Thank you for listening to me and nurturing my journey…

Thank you for listening to me and nurturing my journey. You have really helped me be more open to the process.

— M.P., Business Consultant

It was great to stop and take…

It was great to stop and take inventory of our lives. We never take the time to do this.

— R.V., Contracts Specialist

It was great to focus on the positive in our lives…

It was great to focus on the positive in our lives. My fiancee and I came together on our goals and strengthened our relationship. Donna facilitates the process of creating a vision and goals for your life, but allows her clients to find their own way. I walked away with the confidence to take this process forward and continue to develop goals as our life evolves.

— C.R., Teacher

Donna is caring, nurturing, and compassionate…

Donna is caring, nurturing, and compassionate. She is a good listener, attentively responding with insightful perspectives and providing significant tools to enable my quest. She is helping me integrate my skills with the new possibilities that arebefore me. Donna is a gift!

— M.K.B, Administrator

I appreciate what we are accomplishing…

I appreciate what we are accomplishing since we began our coaching sessions. I feel much more in control and on purpose. I’ve been able to get in touch with what’s important to meand my family. Now I am living an examined life.

— R.V., Real Estate Entrepreneur

I had no expectations of what a coach would be…

I had no expectations of what a coach would be or bring into my life but the results have been phenomenal. Donna helped me sort out my ideas and get clear on my motivations. What she has done in two months is what would have taken me years on my own.

Donna is extremely personable but maintains a professional attitude. She is very resourceful and mixes intuition with observations to clear a path for you to see. Simply great subtle work. I couldn’t imagine a better person for anyone seeking help in sorting out where they stand and where they would like to be.

You’ve been so helpful and given me so many tools…

You’ve been so helpful and given me so many tools that have helped me create boundaries with my family, learn to say “no”, become more solution oriented, build my self esteem, and not takes things so personally.
You’re kind demeanor makes it easy to work with you, you’re not pushy, you don’t tell me what to do, we work together as partners to figure out what to do.

The difference between coaching and therapy is that you helped me figure out what needed to be done immediately. You helped me focus on specific steps, the who and what, to move me forward to change my life. The therapy and coaching helped to synthesize the learning so I could take action. Now I’m feeling hope that I’m getting my life on track.

— L.A., Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

Life Coaching helped me get clear about what I want out of life…

Life Coaching helped me get clear about what I want out of life. Now I’m able to make a plan, stay on track, and not feel so guilty if I get off track. I used to beat myself up for everything I didn’t do. I’ve let go of my guilt and now I’m able to keep moving, one step at a time, and persevere. I’m finally living the life I’ve always wanted to live.

— S.S., Vice President of Global Supply Chain

Your coaching had a great impact on my personal…

Your coaching had a great impact on my personal and professional growth because it was very personal. You listened to what was on my mind, rational or not, and helped me clarify my thoughts. When I don’t have a sounding board, I don’t get feedback. Coaching helped me get clarity.

Our work together also helped me get to the core of what was holding me back so that now saying and doing the right things comes naturally. You’ve helped me be stronger and more able to tell people what I think. I am now more assertive, forthright, and am able to say the “hard things” to people. You also gave me great suggestions and helped me keep focused on my goals. Thank you, Donna.

— J.R., Trainer

After working with you for just three sessions…

After working with you for just three sessions I was able to recognize when the negativity seized me, and was able to shift from my negative spiral thinking to positive thinking. I’ve been working on trying to do that for years. I finally did it, with your help!!

— M.N

I just wanted to THANK YOU…

I just wanted to THANK YOU for all the help you gave me in our coaching together. Before we started working together I had a lot of problems when it came to being assertive, standing up for myself and being a leader. But after working with you for a few months, I solved all of these issues and much more. Not only am I much more confident and assertive than I was before, but I’m a happier person as well! Thanks for much for all your help!